1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1968 Fiat 125
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 125 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1968 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 7 | 125 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |